Alexej von Jawlensky paintings

Alexej von Jawlensky Prints

Alexej von Jawlensky, a Russian-born Expressionist painter, revolutionized modern art with his spiritual use of color and abstraction. Renowned for his emotive, minimalist depictions of faces, he transcended physical likeness to explore deeper truths. Despite personal hardships, his work remains a profound testament to the expressive power of art.

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Living Room Modern Art Set of 2 Alexej von Jawlensky Prints
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Abstract Head, Meditation, The Prayer
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Abstract Female Head
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Abstract Head, Mysterium
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Saviour’s Face, Martyr
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Mystical head, Meditation
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Abstract Head, Tragic
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Abstract Head, Gold and Pink
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Abstract Head, Evening
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Alexej von Jawlensky Fine Art Print, Abstract Head (Constructive Head)
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Alexej von Jawlensky, a Russian painter who became a cornerstone of modern art, was a master of emotive color and spiritual expression. Born in 1864 in Torzhok, Russia, his path to art was unconventional, beginning with a military career before his artistic inclinations prevailed. Moving to Munich in 1896, Jawlensky studied at the city’s vibrant art academy, where he encountered innovative ideas that would shape his distinctive style. His friendship with Wassily Kandinsky and association with the avant-garde movements Der Blaue Reiter and Die Blaue Vier placed him at the forefront of Expressionism. Jawlensky’s early works reflected influences from Post-Impressionism and Fauvism, but he quickly developed a unique approach, focusing on the spiritual resonance of color and form. Faces, in particular, became his central motif—a preoccupation he pursued with almost religious fervor. These works, often referred to as his "mystical heads" and "meditations," were not merely portraits but vehicles for exploring inner truths. Through simplified, radiant forms and a focus on the interplay of vibrant hues, Jawlensky created paintings that transcended physical likeness to touch the metaphysical. One of his most notable contributions to art was his use of abstraction in the representation of the human face. For Jawlensky, a face was a universe of emotion and spiritual depth, and his depictions stripped away unnecessary details to reveal its essence. This innovative approach placed him alongside the pioneers of modernism who sought to redefine the boundaries of visual language. Despite his successes, Jawlensky’s life was marked by challenges. Exile from Russia during World War I and later struggles with arthritis deeply affected him, but his artistic spirit endured. His later works, created under physical duress, display an almost meditative simplicity, as if distilled by years of contemplation and hardship. Jawlensky’s legacy lies not only in his captivating artworks but also in his commitment to exploring the soul through art, making him an enduring figure in the history of modernism.